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🌱 Sachem Daily: Woman Injured In LIE Crash + 'Month Of Code'
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Happy Wednesday, people of Sachem! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.
First, today's weather:
Warmer with clouds breaking. High: 62 low: 27.
Here are the top stories today in Sachem:
- A woman was injured last night in crash on the Long Island Expressway. At 7:25 p.m. a woman was in an accident near the off-ramp at exit 60 of the LIE. She was transported to Stony Brook Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The right lane and off-ramp were closed for a short period of time. (Sachem Patch)
- Merrimac Elementary students participate in annual 'Month Of Code'. In an effort to bring computer science to the forefront, library media specialist Lisa Martinez and art teacher Jenna Motroni incorporated coding activities into this month's activities. "During the Month of Code, students are actively engaged in coding activities that promote problem-solving skills, risk taking, critical thinking and creativity, fully immersed in a monthlong celebration of computer science education." (Patch)
- Real Estate news for Sachem Area. Take a look at this week's real estate news in Sachem. We collaborate with Redfin to give you a list of newly listed homes, along with upcoming open houses for you to check out. Click on any property to find out more information on the listing! (Sachem Patch)
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Today in Sachem:
- Outer Space Adventure Camp at Gold Medal Gymnastics. (9:30 a.m.)
- Who Wants to Learn Guitar? - Brookhaven Library. (6:00 p.m.)
- Teen Board Game Night! - Islip Public Library. (7:00 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Sachem Library: Register your children in grades 1-5 for reading sessions with a therapy dog. If your child is struggling with reading, these 20-minute sessions are in a fun and calm environment. You can book two sessions per month. (Facebook)
- Sachem Library: "It's almost 2:22pm on 2-22-22, make a wish! (Yes, you can wish for more books 📚)" (Facebook)
- Sachem SEPTA: Next Tuesday members of the Sachem SEPTA are invited to a Zoom meeting to discuss COVID-19 restrictions in schools. Voting will take place on supporting a parent's choice in whether or not their child will wear a mask in a school building, strongly opposing any COVID-19 vaccine mandate for children and students, and testing should continue as an option for students, with parental approval only. (Facebook)
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— Andrew Tessler
About me: Hi! I'm Andrew and I have been a Huntington resident for 7 years. I have lived in other countries and states, and my number one love is Huntington. I love health and wellness, traveling, stand-up paddle boarding, and of course going to restaurants and events throughout Huntington!
